Welcome
Autism Experiences Wellington Trust provides supports for autistic children and their families in the Wellington region through inclusive events and opportunities to build connections.
What We Offer
Weekly Gym Class
Join our weekly gym class where autistic children (& their siblings) can have fun, and stay active.
School Holiday Program
Our long running school holiday program runs in the first week of every holiday and provides fun, inclusive activities & outings for juniors and teens.
Support for parents & families
We know it can be isolating as a parent or caregiver. Many of our team have first hand knowledge of this, We’re here to empower kids and offer supports for parents and families.
Stay Connected with AEW
Join our mailing list to hear about upcoming events, programmes, and news from Autism Experiences Wellington Trust (AEW). We’ll only send occasional updates that are useful for our families and community — no spam, just the things that matter.
Weekly Gym Classes
held in newtown, wellington
Per term, per family
Join our weekly gym class designed to create positive experiences for autistic children & their families.
First two classes free!
School Holiday Program
lyall bay (Juniors & seniors)
Per child, per day
Our school holiday program for autistic kids and teens runs in the first week of every school holidays (except Summer when we run in the first 2 weeks of Jan).
Fees are usually able to be fully-funded via Whaikaha’s Carer Support funding or Individualised funding, however we recommended contacting Whaikaha or your IF Host to discuss any specific approval requirements. We are also OSCAR accredited/accept subsidies.
About Autism Experiences Wellington Trust
Who we are
Autism Experiences Wellington Trust is a parent-led, not-for-profit charity. Established by parents and carers for the community, we were previously known as Autism Intervention Trust (AIT) until 2024, when we updated our name to better reflect our purpose and goals.
We’re a registered New Zealand charity, and you can find more information about our governance, activities, annual returns and financial reporting on the Charities Services register.
Where we are based
Wellington, New Zealand.
Get in Touch
Have questions or want to learn more?
Email our team!